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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The thing to realize is that schools have ALWAYS been this way, and it's only just since No Child Left Behind that people knew it.  That's why the policy came to pass.  Just think of your grandparents generation though too--how many of them had a 4th-8th grade education only?  Not to mention how kids with special needs were "educated." The idea of universal public high school for everyone  is a relatively new one, we've only recently started measuring how effective it is and it's never been easy.  Very few countries educate everyone.[/quote]

I've said it before but the German model exists for a reason

For roughly 1/3 of the population a typical high school education makes 0 sense.  Instead of trying to get these kids through Algebra and Chemistry high school should be a jobs program so these kids can have a productive future

College for all makes 0 sense.  [/quote]

I agree, except I think it shouldn't be test-based like the German system.  Tests might be used to inform people who is likely to succeed in different settings, but let people choose what they want and make it flexible to switch. The problem with Germany is that poor test-takers, non-native speakers or late bloomers get tracked away from higher ed even if they have the intelligence and drive for it.  Conversely, wanting to go vocational shouldn't be viewed as a result not testing into the "better" option--rather just being a person who wants to get to working quickly, is a bit tired of school or never was that academically oriented.

I would love it if we had life long access to affordable higher education and could earn credits towards it being financed through work.  The same person who was not that into school, might be after 10 years in the working world with a clearer idea of their goals and how they align with school.  [/quote]

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